Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Mad money charm bracelet circa 1960's with five one dollar bills folded into “mad money” cases, with glass covers.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm- Never leave home without your "mad money"!
Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm #25792
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm - A playful and eye-catching 14K yellow gold "Mad Money" charm, crafted with fine detail and a polished finish.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm #25838
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm Showcase your ambition and celebrate prosperity with this 14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mad Money Cube Charm - 14k Square
Located in Greensboro, NC
(worn stamps) Inscription(s): "Mad Money" Condition: Pre-Owned Condition Note: Please note, the currency was removed sometime in the past.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Vintage Mad Money Charm - 14k Emergency Folded $1 Bill
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Mad Money, Emergency Folded $1 Bill Measurements Item 1: Money Cube Tall (from stationary bail): 7/8" (21.5mm) Wide: 21/32" (16...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Freestanding Floor Safe Mad Money Pendant - 14k Locks Opens
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Freestanding Floor Safe Mad Money Features: Handle moves & locks Measurements Tall (from stationary bails): 5/8" (15.7mm) Wide: 1/2" (12.1mm)...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Dollar Bill Box Charm Pendant - VHK#624a
Located in Hicksville, NY
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Dollar Bill Box Charm Pendant Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Dimensions: 9/16 x 3/8x 3/8 ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 14k Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm Bracelet with Coin Charms, 8"
Located in Stamford, CT
Five mad money charms each with a folded dollar bill and 6 gold safes with an engraved 1852 gold coin.Traditionally given as a token of independence "money to get home on".
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Safe & Hammer Charm + Real Dollar Inside
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Type: Vintage Novelty / Mad Money Safe Charm Weight: 4.1 grams Box Dimensions: 15.6 mm x 10 mm Hammer Length: 15.3 mm Contents: Genuine Dollar Bi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt "Mad Money" Charm
Located in Towson, MD
14kt Yellow gold Mad Money Charm with dollar bill inside. The charm measures a little over .50 inch long by .50 inch high.
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm Never get caught without your ""mad money""!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm- Never get caught without your ""mad money""!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm- Never get caught without your ""mad money""!
Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold $1 Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold $1 Mad Money Charm You'll love this adorable 14k yellow gold 1$ mad money charm!
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm Adorable mad money box charm made from 14K yellow gold!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold mad Money Charm Never leave home without your ""mad money""!
Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm Adorable mad money box charm made from 14K yellow gold!
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold "Mad Money" Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold "Mad Money" Charm- Never get caught without your mad money!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm This fun charm features a 3D box with dollar bill encased inside.
Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm #17608
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm - This mad money charm features a $1 bill folded inside, and an adorable matching hammer attached!
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm- Never get caught without your ""mad money""!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm- Never get caught without your ""mad money!""
Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm #25318
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm - A playful Mad Money charm that celebrates ambition, abundance, and a little bit of luck.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm #25319
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm - A playful Mad Money charm that celebrates ambition, abundance, and a little bit of luck.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm #15224
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm This beautiful mad money box charm is crafted from 14K yellow gold!
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm This adorable 14K gold charm is perfect for all the money lovers!
Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Money Box Charm This mad money box charm is sure to bring some bling into your life!
Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Mad Money "In Emergency Break Glass" Charm #20923
Located in Washington Depot, CT
9 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm- This whimsical charm features a miniature case with a clear panel to display the cash inside, engraved with the phrase, "IN EMERGENCY BREAK GLAS...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mad Money Charm 14k Yellow Gold In Case of Emergency Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Fun vintage 'Mad Money' charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1940s to 1950s).
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mad Money Charm 14k Yellow Gold In Case of Emergency Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Fun vintage 'Mad Money' charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 14k yellow gold Mad Money charm pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mid-century 14k yellow gold pendant from the 1960’s features a sleek, timeless form that captures the clean lines and elegance of the era. Solid in weight and rich in color, it ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm- Never get caught without your ""mad money""!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm Never leave home without your ""mad money""!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm Never leave home without your ""mad money""!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm Never get caught without your mad money!
Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm #16257
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm This beautiful mad money box charm is crafted form 14K yellow gold!
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm #19725
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Emergency Box Charm This beautiful mad money box charm is crafted from 14K yellow gold!
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold U.S. Mad Money Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K yellow gold mad money charm. Accordion folded United States $1 filled gold charm will get you out of any monetary jam!
Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Break Glass Charm #16773
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mad Money Box Charm - This unique charm is crafted in 14K yellow gold and even contains a folded $1 bill!
14k Gold
Yellow Gold Vintage Mad Money Charm - 14k Folded Emergency $1 Bill Hammer & Box
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Mad Money, Folded Emergency $1 Bill Measurements Item 1: Money Cube Tall (from stationary bail): 13/16" (20.1mm) Wide: 21/32" (...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Vintage Mad Money Charm - 14k Emergency Folded $1 Bill Opens
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Mad Money, Emergency Folded $1 Bill Features: Lid Opens Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 21/32" (16.3mm) Wide: 17/32" ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mad Money Charm - 14k Emergency $1 U.S. Currency Opens
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Mad Money, Emergency $1, U.S. Currency Features: Open Cut Detailing, Charm Opens to Access Dollar Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 5/...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mad Money Charm 14k Yellow Gold in Case of Emergency Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Fun vintage 'Mad Money' charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1940s to 1950s).
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Box with Hammer 1 Dollar Pendant Charm
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold pendant charm featuring a box with the words "IN EMERGENCY BREAK GLASS" engraved on one side, "MAD MONEY" on the opposite side and large dollar symbols on the...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold "For Emergency Only" Container Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold ""For Emergency Only"" Container Charm Perfect place to carry your mad money! This lovely 3D charm features a hinged container with the words ""FOR EME...
Yellow Gold
Gold Mad Money Charm
Located in New York, NY
Amusing charm: an openwork grill with applied letters that say "MAD MONEY." It opens up and holds a folded-up dollar bill. 14K yellow gold.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gold Pig Mad Money Charm
Located in New York, NY
With fine reticulated work on front and back; the front spells out "MAD MONEY." Opens so you can insert a dollar, or denomination of your choice. 1 1/2" x 1."
14k Gold
Chic Gucci Silver Gold Minaudiere
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Release the gold toned bar at the right (see photos) and it springs open, revealing a powder receptacle (with a delightful orange puff), a lipstick ( you can easily put in your own),...
18k Gold, Silver
Money Bag Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: charm is 20mm long and 11.5mm wide Weight: .50 grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Pendant chain necklace. Pendant sizes :7.87 in. x 7.87 in. Chain length :16.53 in. Alex Jona jewels stand ou...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Box Gold Chain 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Simple chain, sterdy and well made made in 14KT yellow gold. 1.5mm wide and 18 inches long. Comes with certificate of authenticity and box ready for gifting! GRAM WEIGHT: 6.40gr GO...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Women’s Vintage Charm Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
Women’s 14K yellow gold vintage charm bracelet with seven charms. One charm has small pearl, ruby, and sapphire stones. Other charms include gold Kennedy coin, a money bundle, a grou...
Yellow Gold
Double Link Charm Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Double Circle Charm Link Bracelet Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5-6 grams Width: 7.3mm Length: 6/6.5 inches Closure: Lobster Bracelet is solid 14k Go...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Secret 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karats yellow gold. Sphere-shaped, this very original gold pendant is covered with gadroons. It opens with a hinge on the top and reveals a space to hide a memory, a pr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet Charm Numb 13 Bag of dollars Horseshoe Detachable
Located in Paris, FR
Charms bracelet in 18 carat yellow gold Double chain alternating with double chiseled circles retaining 3 groups of detachable charms, on each group: a number 13, a hand, a bag of 10...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Chain 27.60 Grams, Brand New
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautifully crafted Miami Cuban link chain in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace has a stunning high polish finish and is equipped with box clasp with two additiona figure 8 side cla...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold 24 inch Fancy Link Necklace. 43 grams total weight
14k Gold
Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
They don't make them like these anymore! This circa vintage 1930's charm bracelet on original flat Belcher chain features 14 original charms. Most are 14 karat a few are 10 karat. Th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Charm Link Bracelet - The modern design link bracelet can be worn with or without charms. The bracelet measures 7 inches long and 1/2 inches wide and h...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet With Oversized Clasp
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 16.8 grams Length: 9 inches Dimensions: Bigger Link - 21 mm x 12.7 mm; Small Link - 13.8 mm x 9 mm; Clasp - 17.8 mm Elegant & classic link bracele...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Yellow Gold Chain Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Full of character and detail, this Tiffany & Co. charm bracelet is crafted in rich 18 carat yellow gold, with a bold oval link chain that feels substantial yet elegant on the wrist. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet #24004
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet This 14K yellow gold link bracelet is the perfect gift for anyone or addition to your collection! This beautiful hollow piece features a magnetic clasp...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3mm Figaro Chain Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat yellow gold 3mm figaro chain. Length is 16 inches with lobster clasp. Finished Weight Is 6.4 grams.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold "Rock On" Charm #23498
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold "Rock On" Charm- This 14 karat yellow gold “Rock On” charm features a bold hand symbol design, capturing a fun and iconic rock-and-roll vibe. Its polished finis...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1994 Tiffany & Co Cupid Arrow Heart Charm Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Tiffany & Co 'Cupid Arrow' bracelet crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1994). The cupid arrow charm bracelet is a Tiffany classic, with thick oval links designed to...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet. A sophisticated butterfly motif defines this platinum and 18k gold design that shines with dazzling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
$5,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.2 in L 6.78 in
16.97 Carat Octagon Brazilian Emerald Tennis Line Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The 14 karat gold 16.97 carat octagon Brazilian emerald tennis line bracelet is a masterpiece of fine jewelry that exudes luxury and elegance. This bracelet showcases a stunning coll...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece made in Cartier's Paris workshops, a diamond studded gold evening purse. In excellent condition, this purse opens to reveal a mirror and more storage space than expec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Multi Strand Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace A choker featuring 12 strands of cultured pearls set with diamond spacers & a center pave diamond pendant. Approximate diamond weight:...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, the five openwork foliate garland design sections graduating in size from the centre, each featuring three old-European cut diamonds within a pear...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Certified Antique Victorian No Oil 393.00 Carat Russian Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry, located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue. Year: 1850-1860s Matching: about 241 white diamonds, a total of about 12.60 carats Approximate eme...
Emerald
Cartier Santos Love Diamond Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
This Cartier Santos Love Diamond Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold features a round brilliant cut diamond D-F in color, VS in clarity weighing approx. 0.20 carats. The necklace is in 1...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Necklace Yellow Gold Amethyst Horn
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning one-of-a-kind necklace created by Cartier New York in 1931. It is made of 14 karat yellow gold and horn and set with beautiful deep purple amethyst. The gold has a special u...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French Belle Époque Cartier 40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this exquisite Belle Epoque diamond bracelet, Circa 1915, is crafted in platinum and features 389 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 40.55 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
82.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Belle Époque Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Belle Epoque platinum dangle drop earrings with 2 pear shaped 81.02 Carat sapphires. Old European cut diamonds and natural pearl tops set in platinum. GIA certified natural no heat d...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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